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Council approves putting four‑way stop pilot on Monday agenda after safety questions
Summary
The committee approved placing a pilot to convert two downtown signalized intersections to flashing‑red/temporary four‑way stops on the Monday council agenda, directing staff to collect traffic data and communicate with downtown businesses before a full decision.
Tax levy committee staff proposed a temporary pilot to convert Lincoln & Mill and Lincoln & Court from signalized intersections to flashing red/4‑way stops to reduce future signal upgrade costs (estimated savings about $100,000 over several years) and test traffic flow and pedestrian impacts.
Council members voiced safety concerns and asked for more data. One council member cautioned that research on signal removal is mixed and flagged potential increases in nighttime pedestrian crashes; another urged enhanced signage and visibility if the pilot proceeds. Staff said traffic counts will be collected and that communications to business owners will be coordinated with the chamber and mailings.
A motion to put the pilot on the Monday council agenda was moved and seconded; the committee placed the item on the consent agenda and approved it by voice vote at the meeting. The pilot, as discussed, would be temporary (potentially a month in the fall, paused for winter, and relaunched in spring) with an evaluation mid‑summer to decide permanent action.
What’s next: staff will obtain traffic counts, coordinate outreach to downtown businesses, and bring the pilot before the full council for formal action and evaluation planning.
